Director, Procurement at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)

JOB TITLE: Director, Procurement

JOB DETALS:

• The Director of Procurement shall serve as the Head, Procurement Unit of the University.
• He will be responsible for leading the procurement function of the university, ensuring compliance with the Public Procurement Act 2007 and other relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership for the procurement function of the university.
• Developing and implementing procurement policies and procedures in line with the Public Procurement Act 2007.
• Managing the procurement process, including planning, tendering, evaluation, and contract management.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement regulations and standards
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure effective procurement planning and execution.
• Providing training and capacity building for procurement staff.
• Managing the university’s procurement budget and ensuring value for money.

Requirements
Applicants must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• A minimum of second-class lower honors degree in a relevant field (e.g., Accounting, Purchasing and Supply, Business Administration, Economics).
• At least 10 years of post-qualification experience in procurement, with at least 5 years in a senior management position.
• Proficiency certification on procurement from the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
• Certification in procurement from one of the SPESSE Centres of Excellence in Nigeria.
• Strong understanding of the Public Procurement Act 2007 and other relevant procurement regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Conditions of Service

• The successful candidate will be appointed for a single term of four (4) years and entitled to the benefits and allowances approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Governing Council as the case may be.
• HOW TO APPLY
• To apply for the ongoing Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) job recruitment, qualified candidates should forward thirty (30) copies of their word-processed applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of their credentials highlighting the following:
• Full Name (Surname first in capital letters)
• Place and Date of Birth
• Nationality
• State of Origin & Local Government Area
• Permanent Home Address
• Present postal Address/GSM Numbers/E-mail Address
• Marital Status
• Educational Institutions Attended with Dates
• Academic Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Professional Qualifications Obtained with Dates
• Working Experience including full details of former and present post(s)
• Full details of service to the Nation and immediate community where applicable
• List of Publications where applicable
• Honours/Distinctions
• Extra-Curricular Activities
• Names and addresses of three referees.
• All Applications and detailed Curriculum Vitae with copies of credentials should be sealed and marked with the position applied for at the top left-hand corner of the envelope, addressed and sent through courier, to:
• The Registrar,
• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University,
• P.M.B. 0248 Gubi campus,
• Ningi-Kano Road,
• Bauchi State.
• Note
• Candidates should also request their three Referees to separately send reports on them, under confidential cover, direct to the same address above.
• The Referees should also be informed to indicate the position applied for.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
• The university reserves the right to verify any information provided by candidates.